About this role
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Southampton
Academics
Location: Southampton
Salary: Market leading basic + uncapped commission + executive incentives + free parking
About Academics - Southampton
We are a high performing team with long standing consultants who lead their markets. Due to record performance in 2026 we are expansing.
With unrivalled access to high-quality teaching and support staff across the UK, deep-rooted relationships with schools and MATs, and a reputation built on delivery, we provide our consultants with something most agencies simply can't: genuine competitive advantage.
Our brand opens doors. Our database converts. Our culture empowers.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead from the front - driving revenue, mentoring consultants, and building long-term client partnerships within the education sector.
This is a senior billing role with leadership influence. You'll have the autonomy to run your desk like a business, supported by best-in-class infrastructure, marketing, compliance, and candidate attraction.
What Makes Academics Different
- Unrivalled Access to Candidates
- Market-Leading Rewards
- A Culture That Drives Creativity & Autonomy
Key Responsibilities - Senior Recruitment Consultant
- Lead and grow a high-performing education recruitment desk
- Develop strategic relationships with Headteachers and MAT leaders
- Drive new business through consultative, value-led sales
- Mentor and influence consultants within your team
- Own financial targets and performance metrics
- Identify market opportunities and expansion areas
What We're Looking For
- Proven billing recent or current history in education recruitment
- Strong business development capability
- Commercially driven with leadership ambition
- Confident managing senior-level client relationships
- High resilience and performance mindset
- Entrepreneurial approach with accountability
Why Join Now?
- Education recruitment demand remains strong
- Expansion plans across multiple regions
- Investment in leadership and infrastructure
- Opportunity to take ownership of a growing market
This is a role for someone who wants influence, income, and impact.
If you're ready to lead from the front and build something meaningful within a business that backs its people, Academics is ready for you.
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